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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    God’s Life Plan For You!

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014
     | 7,394 views

    A personal message sharing my personal life plan based on ministry coaching and what God has been speaking into my life.

    God’s Life Plan for You! Jeremiah 29:11-13 11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Baptism Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 17, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,836 views

    In this lesson we examine the role of each Person of the Trinity at the baptism of Jesus and learn what each Person of the Trinity does to save sinners.

    Scripture We are studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke in a sermon series I am calling, “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” The first two chapters of Luke’s Gospel deal with the prophecies and births of John the Baptist and Jesus the Christ, and then what happened to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Lazy Christian Is An Oxymoron Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,195 views

    Your work matters to God. There is great value in honest, hard work. Laziness is a landmine that can destroy a person and anyone around that person.

    INTRODUCTION An oxymoron is the combination of contradictory words linked together. The plural of oxymoron is oxymora, so here are a few of my favorite oxymora: (1) jumbo shrimp; (2) pretty ugly; (3) working vacation (4) tight slacks; (5) Microsoft works; (6) humble Texan; and the one we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Shall Not Covet Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 21, 2021
     | 2,955 views

    In the tenth commandment, God’s searchlight moves from actions to attitudes. The commandment is not against an outward act but it is aimed at a person’s intentions.

    Today I want to talk to you about a problem both the rich and the poor have – the problem of coveting. Remember we have divided the Ten Commandments into two categories: The first four are commandments directly related to God Himself – You Shall No Other gods Before Me… You Shall Not Make Any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    James: The Quiet Disciple Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 27, 2023
     | 1,663 views

    Don’t judge a person’s spirituality by their outward shy or quiet disposition. James was chosen by Jesus as one of His inner three.

    A. QUIET AND OVERLOOKED 1. Why are some people quiet? a. They don’t like to talk. b. They don’t have anything to say. c. They are shy. 2. “Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before” (1 Thessalonians 4:11, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mental Health In The Proverbs: The Weight Of Anxiety Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 15, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 285 views

    Anxiety in a person’s heart is a weight, and a bad word increases the weight. Reacting to someone’s anxiety wisely can lighten their burden.

    MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PROVERBS: THE WEIGHT OF ANXIETY PROVERBS 12:25 #mentalhealth READ PROVERBS 12:25 (ESV) Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. ILLUSTRATION… A WHOLE LOTTA NUMBERS Globally, approximately 275 million people, or about 3.5% of the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Forgotten God

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Feb 28, 2019
     | 3,640 views

    He is a person. He is Divine : equal to the other two persons of the Trinity. He works in and through us. He is our promise for heaven.

    The Forgotten God He is a person He has intelligence 1 Cor. 2:10-11 He has a will 1 Cor. 12:11 He has emotions Eph. 4:30 He guides Rom. 8:14 He commands Acts 8:29. He intercedes Rom. 8:26 He is to be obeyed Acts 10:19f He can be lied to Acts 5:3 He is Divine : equal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hand Of God Upon Me

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 3, 2025
     | 231 views

    The hand of God upon a man represents His power, favour, protection, and enablement working in that person’s life to accomplish divine purposes.

    THE HAND OF GOD UPON ME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 9:1-5 Key Verse: “And Ezra came to Jerusalem according to the good hand of his God upon him.” (Ezra 7:9b) Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 3:24; Ezra 7:6; Acts 13:11 INTRODUCTION: The Scriptures reveal that the hand of God is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 45 views

    Every believer is uniquely gifted and essential to the church; God values and uses each person’s contribution to build up the body of Christ.

    If you’ve ever felt like the spare part in a drawer full of useful tools, this word is for you. If you’ve wondered, “Do I really belong? Do I matter here?” the answer from heaven’s heart is yes. You matter to God, and you matter to us. The church is a living, breathing body. Christ is the Head. And ...read more

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    Hope Beyond Brokeness

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,324 views

    Hope beyond brokenness only comes to us when we receive by faith our "Higher Power" who for me personally is the Lord Jesus Christ.

    HOPE BEYOND BROKENNESS! Thesis: Hope beyond brokenness only comes to us when we receive by faith our "Higher Power" who for me personally is the Lord Jesus Christ. Introduction: Someone has wisely stated that if you could convince a man that there is no hope, he would curse the day he was born ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Evidence That Demands A Verdict Series

    Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,250 views

    We all will respond to Jesus’ resurrection in a very personal manner because the evidence demands a verdict.

    Before reading our passage for today I want to share a story I read this week. A father took his little boy to a pet shop to pick out a puppy for his birthday present. For half an hour he looked at the assortment in the window. "Decided which one you want?" asked his Daddy. "Yes," the little fellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Keeping Power Of Biblical Faith Series

    Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Dec 13, 2000
    based on 79 ratings
     | 5,213 views

    How faith sustains a person in their relationship with God

    The Keeping Power of Biblical Faith Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church It was a mild October afternoon in 1982 and Badger Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin was packed. Over 60,000 die-hard University of Wisconsin fans were watching their beloved football team take a beating by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Snyder avatar

    The Compassionate Savior

    Contributed by Justin Snyder on Mar 9, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 6,368 views

    Jesus’ has great compassion for every person.

    Title: The Compassionate Savior By: Justin L. Snyder Date: August 2, 2000 “They were like sheep without a shepherd. So He began teaching them many things.” Mark 6:34 “When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and he healed their sick.” Matthew 14:14 It’s a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Glorious Salvation Series

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Sep 3, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,070 views

    The redemptive work of the 3 Persons of the Holy Trinity

    I/ THE REDEMPTIVE WORK OF THE FATHER A/ WHO HATH BLESSED US - Ephesians 1:3 Blessed <be> the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly <places> in Christ: 1. We have a Heavenly Heart within us. Ezek 36:26 A new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Picture Of God's Love

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 17, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 22,216 views

    A Picture of a Soul Winner and a Spiritually Lame person

    A PICTURE OF GOD’S LOVE Date: April 21, 2002 AM service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Introduction Imagine with me for just a moment a large screen, a large white screen. And on that screen is a black dot, about 12 inches in diameter. What will your attention be drawn to? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist